Express News Service CHENNAI: Despite the funding sanction, the authorities did not take over the drainage of Lake Chembarambakkam over the years, and experts say this was the main reason why water had to be released from the reservoir on Wednesday. Officials from the Public Works Department confirm that at …
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After nearly five years, the shutters of the Chembarambakam reservoir will open at noon on Wednesday as a precaution to prevent flooding, particularly in the upstream reaches. Residents need not fear flooding in Adyar, as the release of water will be minimal. With a steady increase in inflow of 4,027 …
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Heavy rains hit many parts of Chennai starting steadily from Wednesday night through Thursday. Heavy rains, which have exceeded 100mm in some parts of the city, are expected to continue steadily for the next three hours until 9am. Mylapore recorded 178mm and Redhills recorded 128mm and the rainfall recorded is …
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